This project is taking place to develop and pilot a safety induction program for the meat processing industry. It follows a proposal from the Agriculture Workforce Working Group (AWWG) in 2023. Thorough planning and consultation has taken place with key stakeholders and a vendor has been selected to develop the simulated learner component of the program….
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this project, industry now has access to updated versions of the training support materials used to deliver the Certificates III and IV in Meat Safety Inspection. The revised training materials are published on MINTRAC’s website and available to download for free in Microsoft Word format for ease of use. The materials…
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this project to revise some of the qualifications, skill sets and units that support essential skills required for entrants into the meat processing industry. Two rounds of Broad Consultation have been held on the documents to collect stakeholder feedback on how to best capture these crucial skills. The…
AgriFutures identified enhancing biosecurity as one of the key priorities of the poultry industry in its 2022-2027 Chicken Meat Program Research Development and Extension Plan. To support this goal, Skills Insight and MINTRAC are undertaking this project to deliver free workshops for chicken meat and egg producers around the country and online. Workshops will focus on the…
👏🏻Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and expertise throughout the Shearing and Wool Classing, and the Livestock Operations projects. Through extensive stakeholder consultation, the qualifications, skill sets and units of competency have been reviewed to consider all feedback, so they align with the evolving skills needs of job roles and current technology and…
Research has been undertaken to understand how the AHC21216 Certificate III in Rural Operations is used to prepare workers for various industries and whether it reflects the necessary skills. You are invited to provide feedback on the Research Summary and Product Development Proposal which outlines findings to date and recommendations for next steps. To provide feedback, visit the project page.
The Skills Insight team are consulting with training providers and industry to explore the unique issues impacting the VET workforce in regional, rural and remote areas. RTOs are crucial in supporting industries to develop a skilled workforce that can safely and efficiently complete work. In order to continue doing this, training providers need their own workforce of experienced and…
Skills Insight has recently been approved to start a series of new projects focused on the below topics. Our team are currently working on initial scoping and planning work, including identifying key stakeholders to engage with in these projects. More information including how to get involved will be available soon. For now, please make sure your…
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this project, industry now has access to updated versions of the training support materials used to deliver the Certificates III and IV in Meat Safety Inspection. The revised training materials are published in a digital format on MINTRAC’s website and available for free use. The materials were updated to reflect:…
Exploring Training Demand & Supply Challenges Project Thank you to everyone who has provided insights into challenges related to delivery of and engagement with formal VET training. Our team engaged with stakeholders around the country through on site and online interviews, as well as focus groups from June to September. Findings from these consultations are…
Australia’s Skills Ministers are looking to reshape the qualifications system to better support the variety of people choosing to engage in vocational education and training. They have tasked all ten JSCs to demonstrate how reform can be achieved and how qualifications could be streamlined by their various purposes. A number of JSCs proposed different qualification reform concepts…
Skills Insight and ForestWorks have begun consulting with textile, clothing and footwear organisations to understand their workforce challenges, skills requirements and whether the national qualifications meet their needs. As an essential part of Australia’s ecosystem, the textile, clothing and footwear industry works to cloth us, furnish our homes and enrich our lives – which is why…
In a new study, Skills Insight has identified significant industry support for an agricultural trade apprenticeship and recommended next steps to progress its development. An agricultural trade apprenticeship has the potential to improve the industry’s capacity to highlight its diverse career pathways, and recruit and retain its future ready workforce. A Skills Insight Jobs and…
Skill Insight has completed a targeted research project investigating how partnerships between registered training providers and employers in the racing and breeding industry in rural and regional settings are successfully addressing skills shortages and improving the uptake of in-demand accredited training. The project uncovered six success factors contributing to positive workforce outcomes between registered training…
